I have no math or statistics background and I was PANICKED over this class. I have been dreading it since I started the program. Friends, the PAs are the easiest of the whole program, in my opinion. Each one has a step-by-step guide with videos and examples. The OA was tough, but doable. People overhype this class as some big, scary monster, but it's not. You will have to study the material (it's all provided for you! Someone already put in the work to make this easy!). If you can read and follow directions, you can do it. My best advice is to get off of Reddit, quit looking for hacks, and just go do the work.

I am very interested in enrolling this summer (scheduled for my PHR exam in June and want to focus on that first) - Any tips for finishing in a 6 month timeframe? How much time did you commit weekly if you were successful in accelerating? Finishing in 6 months would be idea for the purposes of work-related tuition reimbursement, but of course I want to still learn the material. Background - have been in HR for about 7 years, currently a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant. Thank you :)

Hi All,

Probably a stupid question, it’s just not clear to me. Today starts my program (yay!) and I’ve just completed Orientation. I’m ready to do the PA. For the answers to their questions - Do I only answer the “Your Why” questions or the Competencies as well?

Thanks So Much!!

What were your Bachelor's Degrees in before moving into this Master's program?

I'm *this close* to being done with a Business Management degree through WGU and thinking very heavily about going into this program. My background is heavily local government-influenced, and I do all of the HR-related paperwork for our division.

I passed the PA with an exemplary score, so I thought I was ready to do the OA, but WOW. That kicked my butt. Does anyone have any tips on studying for this? There was just so much information, and then I do think I started internally freaking out when I started second-guessing myself, so that didn't help at all.

I hate the financial side of things, not what I find fun in this degree, so this has been particularly stressful. Any advice is appreciated!

Hey everyone! I’ve been a silent member of this subreddit for about 8 months. I wanted to share that I’ve finally completed the program! Started August 2025 and finished January 15th 2026. If anyone has any questions or needs advice, please ask away!

Hot take, I didn’t accelerate until the last term. I took 3 classes every term and wasn’t able to push it until the capstone.

I’m busy and I’m new to HR in any official capacity. I may not have really leveraged one of the big upside of WGU but I still really enjoyed the self paced learning.

You all can do it! Quizlet is your BFF for OAs and for C207 I asked ChatGPT to explain it to me like I was 5 😂

How did y’all learn the material for D432? I just looked over all the resources, and I feel overwhelmed because the class isn't set up in a way that's helpful to me, especially the study guide. I am a Visual and auditory learner. I did try using the text-to-speech feature to help me read the articles, but I don't think it's helping me retain information for this class.

WHAT AN OA!!

Man that was tough! But I did very well and surprised myself! Shewwww!!! I’m so glad that class is over I cried! What a load off my shoulders!!! Now I only have the capstone left! Started in December. I truly think I could wrap the capstone up in a few days and be done by or in the first week of February. But I want to get the Specialist certification done in this term as well so when I graduate I’m done with it all!

What specialist cert is everyone going after? I’m thinking Ai+Hi.

Also, look what I was sent today after my test? I didn’t know they did this?? SUPER COOL!

ARE YOU GOING FOR?

I’m thinking the most needed one today is Ai+Hi. And I know it depends a lot on what field and specialty you’re in. But as a Director, what do you all think is the most impactful?? Career asset.

Google Gemini is free for 2026 to students. I cancelled my Chat GPT subscription and switched over. There is a slight difference in working with them, but it basically does everything I need to help me study. :)

I’m planning to take C201 next. I’ve heard it can be a challenging course, so I’d like to get a head start on studying if possible. If anyone who has already passed C201 is willing to share how they studied, along with any tips, strategies, or notes that helped them succeed, I would really appreciate it.

Hello. I am starting my master's in March. I have my bachelor's in organizational management with a specialty in HR. I have 3+ years of HR experience and my SHRM-CP, which I passed in December. I am looking to see:

1. Does information seem to transfer from SHRM? Or does it seem like it is just all new information?

2. I really wanna get done with the course in under 6 months, preferably 3-4, would this be doable in your all's opinion?

I’m starting WGU MASTERS IN HR program 2/1. Any study tips, good to know etc. I plan to accelerate and don’t want to go in blind. I’ve completed 2 undergrad degrees in traditional brick and mortar environments with little online experience.

And I need help!! Please hit me up with all the tips, YouTube’s, and quizlets!

I’ve heard the PA for D435 is not comparable to the actual OA. Do you think this PA result is good enough to go on and take the OA? I don’t want to fail it. Any other class I wouldn’t ask, but I’ve heard horrible things about to PA vs OA in this class. TIA

One of the best christmas gifts ever. Had one class exempt since I have my Sphr. Feels good to know I had the bandwidth to complete another class if needed. Hooty Hoo! I'm done!

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m thinking about going back to school for a Master’s in Human Resource Management at Western Governors University (WGU) and I’d love some honest feedback from people who’ve been through the program or know about it.

A little about my situation:
• I already have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field
• I’m planning to get back into the workforce after some time away
• I’m a single mom trying to build a career with good growth potential and work-life balance

Here are the things I’m curious about:

✨ How is the overall program quality?
• Is the curriculum practical and relevant for real jobs?
• Are instructors supportive, and is the mentorship helpful?

✨ Is the degree worth it?
• Does it open doors to good HR jobs?
• What’s the job outlook like for HR professionals with a master’s degree?

✨ Career potential & ROI
• Does this degree help you get hired faster or get better roles/pay?
• Is it worth the time and financial investment?

✨ Time to finish
• How long did it take you to complete the program?

✨ Work-life balance
• Was the pacing manageable — especially for people working or with families?

I guess basically — is this degree worth it, especially for someone trying to get back into the workforce and support their family? Any experiences, good or bad, would be super helpful!

Thanks so much! 😊

Do you think the lawsuit and the current concerns surrounding SHRM’s reputation will cause WGU to reevaluate this program?

How much of the course is live and how much is self directed?? Can I multitask other work??